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Volkswagen could produce diesel and hybrid engines in the U.S.

carsandtuning.org — Mon, 18 Aug 2008 17:11:33 +0000

The German manufacturer Volkswagen holds a very wide range of engines produced worldwide, starting with a capacity of less than 1l and three cylinders, until V10, V12; compared with the U.S., where only produces engines of 4, 5 or 6 cylinders.
This could cause the company to start production of engines, especially diesel and hybrid at the factory in Chattanooga, Tennessee. Although the United States will not be the most exotic engine products the group’s VW, the entire range will be available from import.
Decision-building diesel engines and hybrid in this location will certainly be determined by the need to reduce fuel consumption while maintaining performance machines, according to Automotive News.
The second reason for the production of engines at the factory in Tennessee is that in this way, in the long term, not a Volkswagen in May to confront the difference between current U.S. dollars and euros.

How car engines work?

carsandtuning.org — Thu, 27 Sep 2007 09:19:30 +0000

Did you ever wonder how a car engine works?
Well, this video is your inspiration source, if you ever want to start building a car engine. I donâ€™t know how you feel by watching this video, but I am fascinating. I canâ€™t take my eyes off this impressive video, which is presenting step by step, bolt by bolt, how an engine can be built.

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1.8 GTI Turbo

carsandtuning.org — Mon, 24 Sep 2007 12:33:16 +0000

Have you wondered how it sounds a 1.8 GTI Turbo engine on its first run?
If the answer is yes, here is the sound!

1.8 GTI Turbo

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Car engine runs with water

carsandtuning.org — Sat, 18 Aug 2007 09:08:19 +0000

The car engine that run with water is called Panton Geet. The Panton Geet device converts through electrolysis a mechanism which allows the typical 4 stroke engine to run with a mixture of 80% water with 0 emissions and virtually no wear on internal parts. Let’s face it… water is cheaper than any gas!

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Alpina B3 Bi-Turbo

carsandtuning.org — Thu, 03 May 2007 19:11:47 +0000

Alpina B3 Bi-Turbo
BMW let its 335i series sedan in its most desired tuner, Alpina.The result is a beast that developes 360 BHP at 5500 RPM, from a 3.5 liter petrol engine.To this engine is connected a six speed automatic transmission and the power is given to the rear axle.
Alpina B3 Bi-Turbo

Alpina B3 Bi-Turbo
The performance are of course amazing, 0 to 60 MPH in under 4.9 and reaches a top speed of 177 mph.19 inches wheels can be mounted at the customers choice.
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Porsche 997 Turbo tuned up by Rinspeed

carsandtuning.org — Thu, 03 May 2007 19:03:20 +0000

Porsche 997 Turbo tuned up by Rinspeed
The Swiss tuner, Rinspeed didn’t stoped as usuall to aerodynamic and visual tuning.They have made it all the way for this car, a power pack is now available for the 997 Turbo, called Porsche 997 Turbo Rinspeed Le Mans 600.The 3.6 liter engine developes around 600 BHP around 6700 RPM.
Porsche 997 Turbo tuned up by Rinspeed

Porsche 997 Turbo tuned up by Rinspeed
As a result the car has amazing performance, 0 to 60 MPH in 3.3 seconds and a top speed of 137 MPH.Rinspeed mounted its big 20 inches aluminum wheels for a greater handling and looks.
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Tags: tuner, Rinspeed, visual, tuning, wheels, speed, Turbo

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BMW M1

carsandtuning.org — Thu, 03 May 2007 18:54:46 +0000

BMW M1
The M emblem is the top of the series for BMW cars, reflecting high perfomance and great handling.They thought to bring up to life the M1, as the first M1 was born in 1978, with this all new M1 coupe and cabriolet.

BMW M1
The car will have a 3.2 liter petrol engine, the same size as the M3 but updated to develope more power and save fuel.This M1 can reach 100 KMH in just 5.2 seconds and it is limited at a top speed of 250 KMH.

1978 BMW M1
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The Big Boy

carsandtuning.org — Thu, 03 May 2007 18:50:46 +0000

Nissan 350Z
This post is all about a tuned Nissan 350 Z.This car received the apereace of a muscle car thanks to its tuner.

Nissan 350Z

Nissan 350Z
Now it has a VQ35HR engine, the same 3.5 liter size, but more powerful than ever, 308 BHP.The car has rear wheel drive,vertical door handles and a performance Bose audio System.

Nissan 350Z
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ABT R8

carsandtuning.org — Thu, 26 Apr 2007 17:53:56 +0000

The german tuner, ABT designed a tuning concept for the Audi R8.They’ve managed to improve the perfomance and the appearance.The big 4.2 liter petrol engine will develop 110 BHP more than the stock version thanks to the ABT supercharger.With 530 BHP the R8 will reach 60 MPH in under 3.9 seconds and it will be limited at a top speed of 197 MPh.
ABT R8

ABT R8
A totally new look is given by the rear wing and the double exhaust.Weight reduction was possible thanks to the carbon firber doors, hood and other parts.
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Ford GT modyfied by EDO COMPETITION

carsandtuning.org — Thu, 26 Apr 2007 14:44:00 +0000

Ford GT modyfied by EDO COMPETITION
Allthough you may have thought that the new Ford GT doesn’t need any tuning, the boys from EDO had a different opinion.The result is a super sportscar with a supercharged engine introduced by the german tuner.This supercharger provides enough horsepower to break your neck with its amazing acceleration.
Ford GT modyfied by EDO COMPETITION

Ford GT modyfied by EDO COMPETITION
The car now has 610 BHP, thats 60 BHP more than before and a new top speed of 211 MPH.Only 3.7 seconds are needed to reach 60 MPH in this Ford GT EDO COMPETITION!
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